The travel and tourism industry are a niche industry in the world, which is on a continuous rise and has enough potential to grow and cater to the ever-growing demand, which also means we as hospitality professionals will always be in demand for our education which we choose as our identity. Preparing for a career in hospitality management can be an exciting adventure too. With a correct hospitality degree, we can choose our course of career which does not restrict just to hotels but open a world of opportunities that ranges from travels to corporates to airlines to facilities planning to Event management etc. the list is extensive. One cannot forget the way we can explore the world which no other industry does in a unique way like a hospitality professional does. New industry developments and technologies have made it easier than ever for Hospitality and its related businesses to expand all most anywhere in the world.

Hotels and transport are an indispensable part of the life of travelers and a big part of our nation's economy. Hospitality is a huge area when one thinks about it as a career Within the hospitality industry there are many rewarding career opportunities. These are Housekeeping, Kitchen, Front office, Food and beverage service, sales, and marketing etc. All the departments have emerged as a professional career options from being a job for illiterates to a high-profile job that requires people who hold diplomas, have technical qualifications and are fluent in more then 2 or 3 languages to cater to different nationals with same ease as own nationality guest. There are both part-time and full-time options in this field considering the candidates interest for pursuing his education and job.

Demand for hospitality professionals exists at many places such as hotels, resorts, restaurants, catering companies, fast-food outlets, casinos and clubs, spas etc. to name few with respect to hotel industry. Considering the flourishing tourism sector and the increasing spending capacity and the interests of the of people around the world to explore different places and cultures and world becoming small with the best transport systems, hospitality is set to be the next big thing in across the globe. High job opportunities and attractive salaries new experiences every day are making it a very sought-after industry. Depending on one's qualification and interest, one could find a good job in the hospitality industry. Another major marking point of this industry is that, with a minimum academic qualification and right attitude, one can find employment anywhere in the world and make a comfortable living.

Hospitality is not just education or a career it also a daily learning of various subjects we use in are life like finances, market study, customer or people handling skills and off course team work. There are different career possibilities available that allow us to work in travel and tourism, culinary, marketing and sales, and much more. One can become the professional and specialize in the areas he or she desire. There will always be employment out there for the experienced hospitality professional and all it needs a step of passion to succeed.

The hospitality and hotel management courses are many, from those that teach and train the students in the art of efficient management to those that improve on cooking skills to create professional chefs and cooks. Depending on the course that one has chosen, the titles and job that becomes their career vary. The hotel and hospitality management institutions teach many relevant things and groom the students to become a through professional, be it any department they choose as a career path. The degree programs, certificate to master's degree, name any, allow students to choose an area to focus on to help them increase their earning potentials in the future, and this includes having more opportunities to work in various settings such as casinos, spas, catering, and resorts.

Education is gaining prime importance in today's competitive scenario. The balanced scorecard is said to be very useful in the international hotel industry, especially if one has high aim and knows his mind with respect to his career path. What follows next is the right degree and right certification that makes the learning interesting and fruitful. There are many courses that help a student to chooses from, cover various topics that will help prepare for the workforce. For a brief one can understand that there are different courses to choose from:

Certificates courses

Diploma courses

Bachelor’s Degrees

Master’s Degrees

These courses are tailor made to suit the interest, time and financial scope of students.

Bachelor’s degree

Are the long-duration courses,3 or 4 yrs., which comes with spread of detailed knowledge on various subjects and covers all the operational department of hotels. once a student passes out of this course will have greater scope of choosing his department as his study and degree makes him excel in all the departments. These degrees are always affiliated to a regulated university and can be clubbed with an international certification also. Along with core subjects the bachelors course covers the following ancillary subjects like

Business administration

Accounts and finances management

Food and beverage management

Marketing and sales management

Management of human resources

Facilities management

Business law

The above additional subjects help the students to understand the intricate details of management job along with major operational departments.

Master’s degree

Normally a course pursued after graduation, for a duration of 2 yrs the master’s program honors the student with MBA in hospitality management degree. MBA Hospitality Management Program would focus in hotel and restaurant management. Since many who opt for this program have existing career and look to upgrade their skills for better prospects, it has option of online programs which the students can complete at their own schedules.

Diploma and certificate courses

These are the minimum duration courses from 6 months to a year, can give students a solid foundation for starting a career in the field of hospitality. One can call it a specialization courses as the course focuses on a department of specialization. It is divided as Culinary, Bakery, Accommodation Operation (i.e. Front office and Housekeeping) or just Food and Beverage Service. Normally a short-term course where a student can choose as specialization prior to joining and study just that subjects.

Finally, Hands-on training is vital in any professional course. The curriculum for all the above courses recognizes the scope and importance of practical training and include the same, in all the courses.